Giant panda - Wikipedia The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear or simply panda, is a bear species endemic to China It is characterised by its white coat with black patches around the eyes, ears, legs and shoulders
Giant panda | Facts, Habitat, Population, Diet | Britannica giant panda, (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), bear with striking black-and-white coloration inhabiting bamboo forests in the mountains of central China Its coloration, combined with a bulky body and round face, gives it a captivating appearance that has endeared it to people worldwide
Giant panda - Smithsonians National Zoo Giant pandas are native to central China and have come to symbolize vulnerable species As few as 1,864 giant pandas live in their native habitat, while another 600 pandas live in zoos and breeding centers around the world The giant panda, a black-and-white bear, has a body typical of bears
Giant Panda | World Wildlife Fund Despite their exalted status and relative lack of natural predators, pandas are still at risk Severe threats from humans have left just over 1,800 pandas in the wild The panda, with its distinctive black and white coat, is adored by the world and considered a national treasure in China
Giant Panda | U. S. Fish Wildlife Service The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is a conservation icon, revered for its unique coat pattern and cultural significance Also known as the panda bear, bamboo bear, or in Chinese as Daxiongmao, meaning “large bear cat,” these charismatic mammals are endemic to the People's Republic of China
Giant Panda - National Geographic Learn why these much-loved animals are endangered in their bamboo forest homes Discover the panda’s surprising skill at swimming and climbing
Giant Panda | San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance With their playful nature, giant pandas inspire love for their species worldwide Native to the old-growth forests of mountainous Southwestern China, these bears rely on an abundance of shelter and water, as well as access to different bamboo species, to thrive
Panda Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth The giant panda is a large species of bear with striking black and white patterned fur These bears live solitary lives in dense, mountainous forests Whilst they have been endangered in the past, their numbers are recovering
Giant Panda - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio The Giant panda is a bear of medium to large size with a large head, small eyes, long muzzle, large nose, and short tail It has large jaws with strong muscles, and together with its flat molars, it is able to crush bamboo leaves and stems